Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İSL1052013201MATHEMATICS-ICompulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to apply mathematics in economics, business and social sciences.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Ahmet Erkan BİRBEN
Learning Outcomes
1Understanding of the essential mathematical concepts used in economic applications
2The acquisition of analytical thinking capability and problem solving skills
3Apply mathematical tools and techniques to solving basic macroeconomic problems and national income model
4Developing mathematical optimization skills for various constraint and unconstrained economic objective functions
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Linear Models, Matrix Algebra, Derivatives and Economic Application, Optimization, Optimization in Economic Analysis, Unconstrained Optimization, Constrained Optimization, Integration.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Numbers, Sets
2Equalities and Inequalities
3Functions
4Demand and Supply Functions, Breakeven Analysis
5Nonlinear Functions
6Radiant and Logarithmic Funcitons
7Limit and Continuity
8Limit and Continuity - Midterm Exam
9Differentiation Techniques
10Applications to Economics and Business
11Multivariate Functions
12Integral
13Applicaitons: Revenue, Cost, Average Cost, Profit
14Matrix
15End of term exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Kalkülüs, Diferansiyel ve İntegral Hesap, James Stewart Glass, J.C. (1992), İktisatta Matematiksel Yöntemlere Giriş Sevüktekin, M. ve Işığıçok, E. (1995), Sosyal Bilimlerde Matematik
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12020
Individual Study for Final Examination11414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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14
LO1  5           
LO2  5           
LO3  5           
LO4  5           
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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